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Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Midway Point has an estimated 3,547 residents, up from 3,384 at the 2021 Census — a change of 163 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 145 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,673 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Midway Point has an estimated residency of 3,547 people as of May 2026, calculated from regional demographic updates and address verifications conducted by AreaSearch since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census figure of 3,384 residents, this represents an addition of 163 people (4.8%). This growth is derived from a base population of 3,467 calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population data, supplemented by 145 validated new addresses since the Census. The suburb of Midway Point features a population density of 1,673 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level recorded across Australia.
The suburb of Midway Point recorded a 4.8% growth rate, outpacing both the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, making it a regional leader in expansion. The primary catalyst for this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of the overall population gains, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections for SA2 districts utilize 2024 releases from Geoscience Australia and the ABS using 2022 as the base year. For areas where this data is unavailable, and to project age bracket changes beyond 2032, calculations integrate 2022 state government projections for Tasmania (based on 2021 numbers) by applying a weighted aggregation technique from the LGA level. Based on these models, the suburb of Midway Point is anticipated to experience population expansion that ranks above the national median, gaining 479 residents by 2041 and representing an increase of 11.2% over a 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Midway Point over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An analysis of building approvals indicates that Midway Point has averaged approximately 27 residential permits annually, translating to roughly 139 new dwellings during the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 20 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.9 new residents moving in per new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is meeting or exceeding local demand, which offers purchasers more choice and supports growth that could surpass baseline projections. The average estimated construction cost for these new dwellings is $461,000, indicating that builders are focusing on higher-end residential products.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $3.5 million this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential. When measured on a per capita basis, building approvals in Midway Point are 19.0% lower than in Greater Hobart, though the suburb ranks in the 88th percentile of all localities nationally after a recent spike in development. The entirety of recent construction has focused on freestanding houses, preserving the suburban character of the area with low-density housing aimed at buyers desiring space. The area averaging around 95 people for every building approval highlights its low-density nature. Demographic projections indicate Midway Point is on track to add 399 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests housing supply is well-positioned to satisfy this demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for faster growth than predicted.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects close to Midway Point, worth an estimated $273 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, transport & logistics and agriculture & rural development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and zoning updates are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no new projects expected to impact the immediate area. Major regional initiatives include the Sorell School Redevelopment, the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, the Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, and the Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3.
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Tasman Highway Duplication Project
Duplication of the Tasman Highway between Hobart and Sorell, including widening the Midway Point and Sorell Causeways from two to four lanes, and building a second bridge next to McGees Bridge. The project aims to double vehicle capacity, improve safety, and includes shared walking and cycling paths. Currently pending environmental approvals.
Sorell School Redevelopment
A $27 million redevelopment has transformed Sorell School into a modern, unified Kindergarten to Year 12 campus, delivering a combination of new buildings and refurbishment of existing facilities, including a new Child and Family Learning Centre.
Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Hobart Airport is undertaking a $200 million terminal upgrade to double its footprint, increasing boarding gates, food & beverage, and retail options. It will also allow larger aircraft and direct international flights.
Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan
A master plan for the redevelopment of the Cambridge Memorial Oval and surrounding area, including new and upgraded soccer and cricket facilities, recreation facilities, a new sports pavilion, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor multi-use hard court for school and community use.
Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment
The Tasmanian Government is undertaking an $18 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School, providing additional contemporary learning facilities for students and staff, and traffic and car parking improvements.
Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study
A study investigating the feasibility of future freight routes from Brighton to Cambridge, considering current routes, road conditions, and necessary upgrades. Community consultation has closed.
Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector
A $19.1 million investment in southeast Tasmania to provide around 190 megalitres of recycled water per year for agriculture and preserve the health of the Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon.
Lauderdale Primary School
The Tasmanian Government will undertake a $6.5 million upgrade of Lauderdale Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning spaces, amenities and replacement of outdated outdoor play areas. This includes the construction of new general learning areas and car park upgrades to address increasing student enrollment and provide modern facilities.
1,727 residents of Midway Point are employed, from a labour force of 1,785. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 62.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,695, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Midway Point is home to a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.2%. As of March 2026, 1,727 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.2% below the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Participation in the labor force is closely aligned with the Greater Hobart figure of 63.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 8.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely impacted by pandemic restrictions. The major employment sectors for residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local workforce is highly specialized in construction, representing 1.2 times the proportion seen regionally. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector is under-represented, employing only 5.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.0% across Greater Hobart. A comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its own borders. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 1.8% while total employment fell by 2.5%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Hobart saw a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.2% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future employment trends, which have been mapped against the local industry profile. While total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion varies widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment mix suggests Midway Point could see job numbers grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Midway Point is $1,508 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $780 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,245 a year against an average of $60,530. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates a median income of $54,245 and an average income of $60,530 in the suburb of Midway Point. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with Greater Hobart's median of $54,577 and average of $65,190. Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $60,185 for the median and $67,158 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual incomes are modest, placing between the 36th and 44th percentiles.
The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 37.5% of residents (1,330 people), compared to 32.2% across the wider region. Affordability pressures are significant, with residents retaining only 83.8% of their income, which ranks in the 36th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Midway Point had 1,348 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,404 a month. Rent absorbs 24.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses make up 96.0% of the housing stock in Midway Point, with the remaining 4.0% comprising semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Hobart metro where houses represent 85.3% and other structures make up 14.7%. The home ownership rate of 28.2% lags behind the metropolitan Hobart average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by mortgage holders (47.8%) or tenants (24.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,404 and the median weekly rent was $370, which compares to metropolitan averages of $1,517 and $350. Nationally, Midway Point housing costs are lower than the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rent median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Midway Point counted 1,348 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.2%, consisting of couples with offspring at 26.4%, couples without children at 29.8%, and single parents at 13.9%. The remaining 28.8% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 26.1% and group living situations at 2.7%. The median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the average across Greater Hobart.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Midway Point hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment is a key challenge in the area, with university graduation rates of 19.0% sitting well below the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and vocational skills are highly represented, with 42.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade or technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.5%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 25.6% of local residents actively participating in formal study. This comprises 11.2% in primary schools, 5.8% in high schools, and 3.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Midway Point means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 2 active stops within Midway Point serviced by buses. There are 5 distinct routes operating across these stops, delivering a total of 1,244 weekly passenger journeys. Commuters face limited transit access, with an average distance of 763 meters to the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of trips. Households average 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 8.1% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic.
Transit services average 177 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 622 weekly journeys per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.4% of residents in Midway Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic illnesses reveals notable health difficulties in Midway Point across multiple age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~1,814 people). Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 11.3 and 11.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 62.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Chronic illness rates are elevated among residents of working age. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.7% of the community (698 people), and senior health outcomes are generally consistent with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Midway Point is largely Australian-born, at 87.1% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.0%) and Australian (31.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population exhibits lower cultural diversity than average, with 87.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 94.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.1% of the population. The most pronounced deviation from regional norms is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of the community compared to 1.1% in Greater Hobart. English ancestry is the most common at 34.0%, followed by Australian at 31.2% and Irish at 8.6%. There are notable variations in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal heritage representing 2.7% of residents (compared to 3.0% across the region), Welsh at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%), and German at 3.4% (compared to 2.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Midway Point is 38. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 matches the national figure and is close to the Greater Hobart average of 39. The 35 - 44 cohort is disproportionately represented at 15.3%, while the 15 - 24 cohort is under-represented at 9.8%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 13.6% to 15.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.2% to 6.5%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.6% to 10.5%. Projections indicate that by 2041, the 45 to 54 cohort will grow by 181 people (49%), rising from 372 to 554, while the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Midway Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 145 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,384 at the 2021 Census → 3,547 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60404). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.